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Authorities and immigration
DHS again warned that people whose TPS has ended may be subject to removal. However, the message is not a new termination issued on August 14 and does not affect every Venezuelan in the same way: the designation, document dates, and any other immigration proceedings are decisive.
Travel alerts
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake centered in Chocó left seven Colombian airports with suspended operations, including Pereira, Cali, and Armenia. Bogotá and Medellín are operating normally, and Avianca and Latam enabled free changes and refunds.
Airlines
Copa Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Panama City and Porlamar on Margarita Island on November 26, 2026. The three-times-weekly route will connect Nueva Esparta with the Hub of the Americas.
Travel alerts
Spain remains in Schengen. Italy announced random checks for non-EU travelers arriving from Spain by air or sea; there is no general cancellation of flights or visas.
Authorities and immigration
Chile and Venezuela have started a roadmap to gradually normalize relations, with restored consular ties as the first stage. Public opening dates, an ambassador timeline, and an official list of available services have not yet been announced.
Airlines
Avianca has scheduled a new daily nonstop service between Bogotá and Maracaibo from August 28, 2026. The Airbus A320 route will offer approximately 2,500 weekly seats between Colombia and Venezuela's Zulia state.
Authorities and immigration
Peru and Venezuela agreed to restore consular relations as the first stage of a broader bilateral normalization process. The measure aims to restore protection and services for their citizens, although office locations, dates, and available procedures still need to be announced.
Airlines
Air France will add a seasonal route between Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, and Panama City for winter 2026/27. The twice-weekly Airbus A320 service will operate from December 11, 2026, through early March 2027.
Travel alerts
The Government of Aruba is preparing to reopen its air border with Venezuela from August 1, 2026, initially with one weekly frequency. The phased plan is moving forward, but airlines, routes, and Venezuelan airports still need confirmation.
News
Starting Monday, July 20, 2026, the Callao section of Costa Verde begins temporary closures for the Great Civic, Military, and School Parade marking Peru's Independence Day. Jorge Chávez Airport recommends alternate routes such as Av. Faucett and Av. Venezuela to avoid delays.
Airlines
LASER Airlines announced the temporary suspension of its Curaçao flights until August 31, 2026. The airline is offering alternatives to passengers with flights scheduled between June 30 and that date.
Travel alerts
Maiquetía installed temporary domestic and international terminals ahead of its September 1, 2026 reopening. What each temporary area includes, how the passenger journey is expected to work, and what to confirm with your airline before changing a booking.
Airlines
LASER Airlines has updated its Caracas – Bogotá schedule: Friday is now added to the existing Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday flights, bringing weekly frequencies to four. The Venezuelan carrier is consolidating one of its most in-demand international corridors, as part of a year of strong expansion that already included the return to Miami.
Airlines
The European Parliament and the EU Council agreed on the biggest overhaul of air passenger rights in more than two decades. From 2027, airlines must include a standard cabin bag in the price shown from the very first step, and a personal item will be guaranteed at no cost. We explain what changes, when it takes effect, and what it means if you travel to Europe.
Airlines
Starting July 9, 2026, Wingo will connect Barranquilla directly to Aruba twice a week — Thursdays and Sundays — on the only non-stop route currently available between both cities. Here are the schedule, reference fares, and why Aruba is becoming one of Colombian travelers' favorite Caribbean destinations.
Airlines
Venezuela's INAC has granted Fifth Freedom of the Air rights to Turkish Airlines to operate and sell the Caracas–Lima leg as part of its route from Istanbul. Transport Minister Jacqueline Faría delivered the authorization to the Turkish ambassador in Caracas on June 24, 2026. We explain what this means, what it means for travelers, and the context of Turkish Airlines' presence in Venezuela.
Travel alerts
Migración Colombia has decreed a temporary closure of land and river border crossings between 6:00 p.m. Saturday June 20 and 6:00 a.m. Monday June 22, 2026, for the second round of the presidential election. We explain who's affected, what it means for flights, and the force-majeure exceptions.
Airlines
With Aeroméxico on board —the first major regional carrier to join—, coverage of IATA's Turbulence Aware program in Latin America now exceeds 3,200 flights a day, 25% more than in 2024. We explain what the system is, how 30+ airlines share data in near real time, and what it means for your next flight.
Airlines
Rutaca Airlines announced that, for operational reasons, it will suspend flights on the Barquisimeto – Panama – Barquisimeto route starting June 30, 2026. Here's what it means for your booking and how to handle rescheduling or refunds directly with the airline.
Airlines
From June 3, 2026, LEVEL — IAG's low-cost airline — operates the only non-stop flight between Lima and Barcelona: three weekly frequencies (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) on an Airbus A330-200 with capacity for 80,000 seats through March 2027. Here are the schedules, connections, and why this route changes access between Peru and Europe.
Documentation
Venezuela's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated the web portal to apply for the Electronic Travel Document (salvoconducto) for Venezuelan citizens without a valid passport. We explain what it is, what it allows, how it's verified via QR code, and why its validity is strictly limited to the flight date. Update (July 20): approvals in about a week are being reported, amid consular delays following June's earthquakes.
Airlines
Coinciding with its 40th anniversary, Air Europa is introducing Air Europa ON: an improvement program structured around three pillars — On-Board, On-Ground, and On-Airplane — covering everything from satellite wifi and the in-flight menu to the experience at Madrid-Barajas and fleet maintenance. Here are the official details.
Airlines
Update (July 9): Qatar Airways postponed the launch of its Bogotá and Caracas route from July 22 to September 2, 2026. We share the new QR783/QR784 timetable on Boeing 777-200LR aircraft and the connections this opens to Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania.
Airlines
If you got stranded with your Spirit return ticket, Avianca is offering free air-fare relocation for trips between May 2 and May 16, 2026. We explain how to claim it, what you need, and what costs are still on you.
Airlines
Copa Airlines will apply new checked-baggage fees on its Venezuela routes. The rules depend on when your ticket is issued and when you fly. We break down the three scenarios and what to do if you have an upcoming trip.
Destinations
Holding a Panamanian passport gives you a superpower: visa-free access to 140+ countries. These are the five destinations we recommend most for 2026 — Colombia, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, and Japan — with stay limits, key warnings (yes, ETIAS), and a practical CAMF tip for each.
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